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Inaugural CAQ Association Croquet Tier 1 Singles

The Inaugural CAQ Association Croquet Tier 1 singles Wynnum Croquet Club had the honour of hosting the inaugural CAQ Association Croquet Tier 1 singles event on 28th and 29th of January. This is a new event in the CAQ Calendar which is open to a greater handicap range than previous discontinued events which were restricted to divisional boundaries. The goal is to increase entries by making CAQ events accessible to a greater number of players .....see more

CAQ Vacant positions

The following positions are still vacant and CAQ calls for volunteers urgently: Association Coaching co-ordinator, Gateball Referees co-ordinator, Grants officer, Association and Golf selectors

Brisbane Metro Div 3 Golf Pennants 2022

2022 was the inaugural year for Division 3 Golf croquet Pennants. Seven clubs entered the event and after a lot of very close matches Eildon CC won by just 25 hoops from East Brisbane CC. A very successful competition which I am sure will continue to grow in 2023.

Women In Sport MBA Scholarship at Griffith University

MBA Scholarship for Women in Sport Leadership - Griffith University To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients: must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 (on 7.0 scale) can only change program when transferring from the graduate certificate to the MBA (this is only relevant if you commence in the graduate certificate pathway program); must accept and enrol in the MBA program by the close of enrolment in their commencing trimester of study

ACA Chief Executive Officer announced

The Board of Croquet Australia (CA) is pleased to announce respected sports executive, Melanie Woosnam has been appointed as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer.

ISIS Croquet Club

It is with great sorrow that ISIS Croquet Club is saying farewell to both Joy Magdalinski and Heather Parry....see more

2023 Australian Ricochet Singles & Doubles

Entry is now open for the inaugural 2023 Ricochet Singles and Doubles which will be held on 14-20 April 2023 at Tempe in Sydney. All interested players should enter on-line via the ACA website (see links) by Friday 24 March 2023.

How to avoid doing a crush shot

Hi Everyone, Thanks to Murray Tinker from the Caloundra Club, he has put together a video which demonstrates what to do and what not to do. There is a YouTube video link for anyone to use.

Vale Brian Dawson

CAQ have been notified of the passing of Brian Dawson. Many of the Association players will remember Brian from State events. He was associated with the making of the Dawson Balls before he sold his company. We send his family our condolences.

CAQ U21's ACA Golf Bronze Medal

The inaugural U21 ACA Bronze Medal was held on the 19th November at Stephens Croquet Club. Four players competed - Addison Mathews (West Toowoomba), Frances Wright (West Toowoomba), Tim Wright (West Toowoomba), Ethan Chilton (Southport). Spectators witnessed the next generation fighting for victory. The Winner, Addison will now play against the U21 winners from the other states in January at Eildon for the Gold and Silver Medals. Good luck Addison.

New Croquet Balls

Questions have been raised regarding the purchase of Croquet ball sets. Currently, the New Dawson balls do not meet international competition specifications, although previous Dawson 2000 balls remain approved. see more......

ACA National Membership Incentive Program for Clubs

In case you missed it in the recent edition of the ACA online magazine, this incentive is aimed at ACA Affiliated clubs who make a gain in net membership during the period of January 2022 to 31st December 2023.

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